Abstract: Gene detection has been widely used in infection, tumor, genetic disease, drug application and many other aspects, and has been gradually playing a greater role in chronic disease management in recent years. European Renal AssociationEuropean Dialysis and Transplant Association lately published the first international recommendation on the application of genetic testing in diagnosis of chronic kidney disease. We interpret the recommendation with relevant literature to arouse the resonance of domestic counterparts and apply genetic testing in prevention and treatment of chronic kidney disease in a reasonable and standardized frame.

Key words: genetic testing, chronic kidney disease, hereditary disease, birth defect